CVE-2020-8438

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 1.59%

Last modified

CVE-2020-8438 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. Ruckus ZoneFlex R500 104.0.0.0.1347 devices allow an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands via the hidden /forms/nslookupHandler form, as demonstrated by the nslookuptarget=|cat${IFS} substring.. EPSS estimates a 1.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Ruckus ZoneFlex R500 104.0.0.0.1347 devices allow an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands via the hidden /forms/nslookupHandler form, as demonstrated by the nslookuptarget=|cat${IFS} substring.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.2/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
1.59%

72.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
ArrisRuckus Zoneflex R500 Firmware104.0.0.0.1347

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-8438?
Ruckus ZoneFlex R500 104.0.0.0.1347 devices allow an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands via the hidden /forms/nslookupHandler form, as demonstrated by the nslookuptarget=|cat${IFS} substring.
How severe is CVE-2020-8438?
CVE-2020-8438 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-8438?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST